Thanks for pushing play on this special episode of The Sheist podcast! I was joined by writer/director Elliot Hasler for a one-on-one discussion on his filmmaking journey, his inspirations, the future of the industry, and his newest film, VINDICATION SWIM.

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I was very fortunate to sit down with a film industry veteran in the truest sense of the word. He's the cinematographer behind some of your favorite films like "White Chicks", "Murder at 1600", and "Monster." He's the writer and director of "Decoding Annie Parker" and "Last Call", and he's got a new book and companion film, "GRQ" (Get Rich Quick). Steven Bernstein joined the show to share his experience, his wisdom, his insight, and more!

!!GIVEAWAY!! You can be entered to win a copy of Steven's book. All you need to do is share this episode on Instagram or Twitter and tag @SheistPodcast by September 26, 2025, and you'll be entered to win one of four original copies. If you don't win and want to buy the book, you can find it at all good bookstores and online at Amazon. You can find Steven on Instagram and check out his podcast Filmmaker and Fans.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions.

If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help. So, please tell somebody. But liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and part of The Sheist Podcast Network.

If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at @SheistPodcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

We are back for another foray into the Scheider-Verse. Not only did we reconvene early, but we went out of our planned order because it's a special occasion! On its 50th anniversary theatrical rerelease, it's the one, it's the only Jaws (1975).

Jaws (1975)

Director: Steven Spielberg

Writers: Peter Benchley & Carl Gottlieb

Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss

Thanks to everyone who journeyed into the Scheider-Verse with us! If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe, rate, and review the show on your podcast platform. And don't forget, good old-fashioned word of mouth is still a great way to help! This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network. You can find Vanya's programming and writing at Revue Cinema and ThatShelf.com. We'd love to hear from you, so you can email us at info@thesheist.com or message us at Sheist Podcast on Twitter.

We are back and have arrived at the next stop in the Scheider-Verse! We take a look at a much bigger supporting (borderline lead) role for our boy Roy after his breakout in Klute. It's New York by way of Marseille as we get down and dirty with The French Connection.

The French Connection (1971)

Director: William Friedkin

Writers: Ernest Tidyman, Robin Moore, William Friedkin

Starring: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey

Thanks to everyone who journeyed into the Scheider-Verse with us! If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe, rate, and review the show on your podcast platform. And don't forget, good old-fashioned word of mouth is still a great way to help! This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network. You can find Vanya's programming and writing at Revue Cinema and ThatShelf.com. We'd love to hear from you, so you can email us at info@thesheist.com or message us at Sheist Podcast on Twitter.

It's been a while friends, but Christen is back in the studio for the first time in a while to catch up on all the movies we've banked over the last month and get back in the rhythm of the show. We've got a lot on our plate with FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES, LILO & STITCH, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FINAL RECKONING, F1, MATERIALISTS, THE LIFE OF CHUCK. Plus, I'm going to run through everything I saw without her: BRING HER BACK, TORNADO, 28 YEARS LATER, BALLERINA, THE UNHOLY TRINITY, and PHOENICIAN SCHEME.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

I sat down for a chat with filmmaker and practical effects guru Karl Huber to discuss his journey in filmmaking, the state of the business, inspirations, and his upcoming new project, Four Vacancies, which is in its prelaunch campaign right now!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com. If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

We take our first official foray into the Scheider-Verse with Klute (1971). While it wasn't Roy's first role his turn as pimp Frank Ligourin was his breakout role and opened the doors bigger opportunites. We talk about the use of sound and shadow in crafting atmosphere, the subtle moments of affection and candid vulnerability, bare feet at home in the US and Canada, residential snakes, and so much more! Plus, words of wisdom from the man of the hour himself.

Thanks to everyone who journeyed into the Scheider-Verse with us! If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe, rate, and review the show on your podcast platform. And don't forget, good old-fashioned word of mouth is still a great way to help! This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network. You can find Vanya's programming and writing at Revue Cinema and ThatShelf.com. We'd love to hear from you, so you can email us at info@thesheist.com or message us at Sheist Podcast on Twitter.

It's been a couple of weeks since we sat down and talked about new movies we've seen, but we've got several to discuss. So, before we hit the road, we wanted to pop in and say hi. We're talking HAVOC, THE UGLY STEPSISTER, THE AMATEUR, UNTIL DAWN, THE SURFER, THE SHROUDS, and THUNDERBOLTS*. It's This Week at the Movies for May 11th, 2025.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network. If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!